Free, reduced cost spay-neuter offered to Jacksonville residents

Thanks to a $47,000 grant from PetSmart Charities, Onslow County Animal Services is offering 450 reduced or free spay and neutering for any dog living in the 28540 zip code.

“This is a very good offer and one that will end when the grant monies run out,” says Alan C. Davis, director of Onslow County Animal Services. “We really want to see dog owners in the 28540 zip code take advantage of these discount spay/neuter surgeries to help reduce the pet population in Jacksonville.”

To obtain an application through the voucher program, residents can call animal services at 910-937-1169. An application can also be downloaded from the animal services website at onslowcountync.gov/animalservices or can be requested via email at animalcontrol@onslowcountync.gov.

Most animal hospitals in Onslow County are participating in the spay/neuter program. Once a dog owner has been approved for a voucher, he or she can make an appointment with one of those animal hospitals to schedule the surgery, Davis said.

There may be additional cost payable by the pet owner for rabies vaccinations, overweight dogs or other medical issues as noted by the attending veterinarian.

PetSmart Charities is an independent, nonprofit organization that creates and supports programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raises awareness of companion animal welfare issues and promotes healthy relationships between people and pets. To learn more, visit petsmartcharities.org or call 1-800-423-PETS.

In addition to the voucher program, Onslow County Animal Services is currently accepting donations for its cat spay/neuter account. This fund will be used to spay/neuter cats in Onslow County, to assist in reducing the area’s cat population.

For more information about the cat program, contact Onslow County Animal Services at 910-937-1169 or animalcontrol@onslowcountync.gov. Adoptable animals can be viewed at petharbor.com.

Contact Daily News Senior Reporter Lindell Kay at 910-219-8455 or lindell.kay@jdnews.com. Follow him on Twitter and friend him on Facebook @ 1lindell.

Free spay-neuter requirements

The following information is required from Jacksonville residents hoping to receive one of the 450 dog sterilization vouchers available:

Copy of utility bill

Copy of property tax bill

Copy of driver’s license

Copy of current lease agreement

Copy of North Carolina vehicle registration

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